Star Power

Written by Michael Terracciano
Art by Garth Graham

In the far future, a young astronomer on a distant space station is chosen to wield the Star Power. Now, as the last of the Star Powered Sentinels, she must protect and explore a galaxy far more dangerous and wondrous than she could have ever imagined.

Tobiah Says:

This is a great, all-ages superhero/SF book, and we have a great conversation about it which we hope you’ll enjoy. At the end of what has been a trying year, we hope that 2018 finds you all happy, healthy, and wise. Be well, and be seeing you. 👌

Our hosts for this episode are Joe Preti, Adam Panshin, and Tobiah Panshin.

The Coldest City

Written by Antony Johnston
Art by Sam Hart

From Amazon:

November 1989. Communism is collapsing, and soon the Berlin Wall will come down with it. But before that happens there is one last bit of cloak & dagger to attend to. Two weeks ago, an undercover MI6 officer was killed in Berlin. He was carrying information from a source in the East — a list that allegedly contains the name of every espionage agent working in Berlin, on all sides. No list was found on his body. Now Lorraine Broughton, an experienced spy with no pre-existing ties to Berlin, has been sent into this powderkeg of social unrest, counter-espionage, defections gone bad and secret assassinations to bring back the list and save the lives of the British agents whose identities reside on it.

On the next episode we’ll be reading Star Power, by Michael Terracciano and Garth Graham.

Habitat

by Simon Roy

From Image:

All his life, Hank Cho wanted to join the ranks of the Habsec—the rulers of the orbital habitat his people call home. But when he finds a powerful, forbidden weapon from the deep past, a single moment of violence sets his life—and the brutal society of the habitat—into upheaval. Hunted by the cannibalistic Habsec and sheltered by former enemies, Cho finds himself caught within a civil war that threatens to destroy his world.

On the next episode we’ll be reading The Coldest City, by Antony Johnston and Sam Hart.

The Flintstones

by Mark Russell and Steve Pugh

From Amazon:

Hanna-Barbera has created some of the most recognizable animated characters of all time. As part of DC Comics’ re-imagination of cartoons like SCOOBY-DOO, THE FLINTSONES, JOHNNY QUEST, SPACE GHOST, and WACKY RACERS, these new series will be infused with modern and contemporary concepts while keeping the heart and soul of the classic animation.

Tobiah Says:

We’re joined on this episode by the Unflappable Kirbotron2000, talking a book that is far better than it has any right to be. Seriously, this one is a strong contender for my comic book of the year, which is a honor so high I don’t even give it out on a yearly basis. This comic is an existentialist masterpiece, and you should read it immediately.

On the next episode we’ll be reading Habitat, by Simon Roy.

Our hosts for this episode are Joe Preti, Tobiah Panshin, and Kirbotron2000.

Invisible Republic, Vol. 1-3

Story by Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman
Art by Gabriel Hardman
Color Art by Jordan Boyd

From Amazon:

Arthur McBride’s regime has fallen. His planet has been plunged into chaos, his story shrouded in mystery, until reporter Croger Babb discovers the journal of Arthur’s cousin, Maia. Inside is the violent, audacious, hidden history of the legendary freedom fighter. Erased from the official record, Maia alone knows how dangerous her cousin really is, and what truly happened to bring him to power.

Tobiah Says:

We’re joined on this episode by the Inimitable Bryan May, who was kind enough to pitch in on giving Joe some flack. Much appreciation to Bryan for that.

On the next episode we’ll be reading The Flintstones (2016).

Our hosts for this episode are Joe Preti, Tobiah Panshin, and Bryan May.

Kill or Be Killed, #1-12

Story by Ed Brubaker
Art by Sean Phillips and Elizabeth Breitweiser

From Image:

The darkly twisted story of a young man forced to kill bad people, and how he struggles to keep his secret as it slowly begins to ruin his life and the lives of his friends and loved ones. Both a thriller and a deconstruction of vigilantism, KILL OR BE KILLED is unlike anything this award-winning team has done before.

Tobiah Says:

We’re back after a brief delay, and we’ve got a special guest. This being us there is, of course, some wild disagreement between Joe and Tobiah about this book. So we’ve brought Kenny in tonight to play the role of Brant and valiantly hold the middle ground.

For the record, late in the episode Joe confuses Bernie Madoff with Bernie Goetz, who ironically has more in common with the star of this book than his target.

On the next episode we’ll be reading Invisible Republic, Vol. 1-3.

Our hosts for this episode are Joe Preti, Tobiah Panshin, and Kenny Wisdom.